USS DON JOHNSON, NCC-61701
SD 10409.30
Survivor - Benning, Part I

SUMMARY: The USS Don Johnson has been warping towards the Beta Magellan System for three days, where the crew will undergo a refresher survival course staged on the planet Benning. The DJ is now less than an hour away from the system and their final destination.

Host Loren says:
            {{{{{BEGIN:  "Survivor-Benning" Episode one}}}}}

CTO Sea says:
FCO: ETA to Benning?

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Long-range sensors have the Beta Magellan System, ETA present speed, 40 minutes.

FCO Arca says:
CTO: 40 mins sir

MO Lea says:
::Spins around in her chair and stands, picking up a small stack of PADDs from the desk. Walks out of the CMO's office::

FCO Arca says:
::Looking over readings from sensors for additional information::

CTO Sea says:
FCO: bring the DJ out of warp at the appropriate time.

Host Loren says:
<Benning FCO>@ COM: DJ:  USS Don Johnson, this is Benning Station approach control, we have you on sensors, glad you could make it.

CTO Sea says:
*MO*: Doctor Lea, would you like to join us up here on the bridge, please?

MO Lea says:
::Exits sickbay and enters the turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge.

MO Lea says:
*CTO*: Yes sir.  ::Smiles to herself, then steps out of the turbolift onto the bridge::

CTO Sea says:
::turns at the sound of the doors parting:: MO: glad you could join us.

MO Lea says:
::Walks up to the tactical console:: CTO: I was actually on my way.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Benning station runs a routine sensor scan of the DJ.

CTO Sea says:
FCO: Confirm the approach with Benning, please.

FCO Arca says:
CTO: Sir, Benning station has hailed us and is now scanning us

FCO Arca says:
CTO: Understood

CTO Sea says:
FCO: Aye, that normal procedure.

CTO Sea says:
MO: Good, can you take over OPS for our approach?

CTO Sea says:
::fingers dance over her console::

FCO Arca says:
COM: Benning: It’s good to see you to and we are confirming our approach

MO Lea says:
CTO: Yes sir. ::Glances at the OPS and FCO consoles at the front of the ship before making her way around the command center and sliding in behind the OPS console::

Host Loren says:
<Benning FCO>@ COM: DJ: USS Don Johnson, is your comm system down, we require a response.

CTO Sea says:
::nods to OPS::

MO Lea says:
::Carefully sets the three PADDs she was carrying beneath her seat, and studies the controls a moment, her fingers feeling out the controls:: CTO: Aye sir.  ::Taps the proper shiny buttons, opening the channel:: CTO: Channel open, Commander.

Host Loren says:
<Benning FCO>@ COM: DJ:  Acknowledged, maintain your current heading until warp down, then alter course heading to 054 mark 148 for orbital insertion.

CTO Sea says:
COM: Benning FCO: Acknowledged.

CTO Sea says:
FCO: please input the new course.

FCO Arca says:
CTO: Aye sir

FCO Arca says:
::inputs course into his console::

CTO Sea says:
FCO: how soon until we drop out of warp?

CTO Sea says:
::scans the surrounding area for ships::

FCO Arca says:
::checks his readings:: CTO: 2 mins sir

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  CTO's scans detect 15 vessels orbiting the planet. Three capital ships, five freighters and 7 runabouts and hoppers

CTO Sea says:
FCO: Acknowledged, adjust course as soon as you drop to light speed.

MO Lea says:
::Her attention is caught by several blinking lights. Ascertains a slight power drain in the reclamation systems, and works to rebalance it::

CTO Sea says:
::frowns at her sensors::

FCO Arca says:
CTO: Acknowledged

CTO Sea says:
All: there are 15 vessels orbiting Benning, three are capital ships, five fighters and 7 runabouts....and hoppers.  MO: Open another channel to Benning FCO, please.

MO Lea says:
::Lightly taps those same controls:: CTO: Channel to Benning open, sir.

FCO Arca says:
::engaging impulse engines and alter course:: CTO: Dropping out of warp sir

CTO Sea says:
COM: Benning FCO: we are on approach to the coordinates you specified, but it looks mighty crowded up here. Do you have Valet parking by any chance?

CTO Sea says:
FCO: Aye

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  DJ slows to impulse, and rolls to port, as her course changes

FCO Arca says:
::Turn and looks at the CTO:: CTO: Don't trust me sir?

Host Loren says:
<Benning FCO>@ COM: CTO: Not to worry Don Johnson, we'll link up for auto-approach at the outer marker

CTO Sea says:
::Smiles at the FCO:: FCO: Of course I do...just don't scratch the paint, or you'll have to scrub the JT for a month ::smiles::

CTO Sea says:
COM: Benning FCO: Acknowledged.

MO Lea says:
::Watches the FCO and CTO with a bit of curiosity::

CTO Sea says:
::runs another scan::

FCO Arca says:
CTO: Understood  ::smiles, turn to the view screen and looks at the MO::

FCO Arca says:
::setting impulse to one half::

MO Lea says:
::Smiles slightly and imperceptibly shrugs, then looks back down at her console, to attend to another power alert::

FCO Arca says:
::grins and looks at his console::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  DJ passes the station's outer nav. marker.

Host Loren says:
<Benning FCO>@ COM: FCO:  Don Johnson, stand by for auto-approach data link.

FCO Arca says:
::readying controls for link up::

MO Lea says:
::Feels a shudder travel down her spine at the thought of the ship linking to any other computer; but shakes it off::

CTO Sea says:
*ShipWide* Crew; we are on final approach to Benning, those that are participating in the exercises should report to transporter room 2 within the hour.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The FCO's active panel goes dark as the station assumes control

CTO Sea says:
FCO: Nice parking. :;smiles::

Host Loren says:
<Benning FCO>@ COM: FCO:  Don Johnson, we have a strong link, just sit back and enjoy the rest of the ride.

CTO Sea says:
COM: Benning FCO: Aye, thanks for the valet parking.

FCO Arca says:
CTO: Thank you sir now I just sit back and enjoy the ride

CTO Sea says:
CTO: Aye, good job. ::smiles::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Looking forward to the training?

MO Lea says:
::Sits up a little more uneasily as she makes a few more adjustments::

FCO Arca says:
MO: Are you ok Lea?

MO Lea says:
FCO: Ah, yes. Fine..   How is our approach coming?

CTO Sea says:
::coms engineering that once we are parked in orbit around Benning that they are to power down the warp engines::

FCO Arca says:
MO: It’s going ever well

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The station flight control system puts the DJ in a parking orbit of the station

CTO Sea says:
::looks up from her station::

FCO Arca says:
::reads the reads on his console::

Host Loren says:
<Benning FCO>@ COM: DJ:  Don Johnson, we have you tucked in for the night, welcome to Benning Station.

CTO Sea says:
*EO*: we're parked, proceed to power down the warp engines.

CTO Sea says:
COM: Benning FCO: Thanks for the warm welcome Benning, glad to be here, I hope... ::trails off::

MO Lea says:
::Carefully restrains her anxiety as she focuses her attention on the Operations controls. Monitors the power down of the warp engines and reroutes that power to other systems that will remain active during their stay::

FCO Arca says:
::Looks up as the sound trails off::

CTO Sea says:
::looks at the MO and FCO:: All: You stand relieved from Bridge duty until further notice, go ahead and prepare for departure in one hour.

CTO Sea says:
ALL: We'll meet in transporter three at that time, dismissed.

FCO Arca says:
CTO: Aye sir ::Stands up and make sure his console is locked::

MO Lea says:
::Nods to the CTO and secures her controls::

CTO Sea says:
Computer: proceed to lock down the computer core, and all active stations on the bridge. Authorization: Commander Megan Sea Echo Nine Four Lima.

FCO Arca says:
::Walks over to the turbo lift and waits for everyone else::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The crew of the DJ have powered down the ships flight systems,

MO Lea says:
::Picks up the three PADDs from beneath her chair and stands, taking them to the CTO:: CTO: Sir, if I could get your authorization for these last protocol transfers for sickbay....  ::Holds out the PADDs for her inspection, approval, and imprint::

Host Loren says:
LCARS:  CTO:  Acknowledged, locking down all command functions, all active bridge stations.

CTO Sea says:
::reaches for the PADD and scans them:: MO: Aye. ::approves them::

MO Lea says:
CTO: Thank you, sir.  ::Pauses:: We'll miss you in sickbay.

CTO Sea says:
::hands them back to her:: MO: I will most likely regret that I transferred up here, but for now, it’s all new and exciting. ::smiles::

CTO Sea says:
MO: See you in an hour, make sure you pack the appropriate gear for this exercise.

FCO Arca says:
::Enters turbolift:: *Computer*: Deck 6 Section 4

MO Lea says:
CTO: Yes sir. ::Departs the bridge and enters the second turbolift. Gives the command for her deck::

CTO Sea says:
::turns and looks around the bridge one last time before entering the other TL::

FCO Arca says:
::Exits lift and heads to his quarters::

CTO Sea says:
TL: Sea quarters

Host Loren says:
<Cpl Gange>@ ::walks into station main transporter room, acknowledges the transporter chief, and moves to the side to wait::

CTO Sea says:
::leaves the turbolift and quickly enters her quarters::

CTO Sea says:
*Transporter room 3*: As soon as the crew is ready, you can start beaming them down to Benning.

FCO Arca says:
::goes into his quarters and grabs his bag that he packed already:

MO Lea says:
::Exits the turbolift and enters her quarters:: Self: This just feels wrong.  ::Glances about her quarters and sighs::

FCO Arca says:
::Exits his quarters and enters lift and enters command for transporter 3::

CTO Sea says:
::kisses the kids and ruffles River's fur:: Twins: You behave while I'm gone.  Mind Riverwind ::looks at River:: <w> You behave too, no shoes while I'm gone.

MO Lea says:
::Finds her old duffle bag and carefully places a few spare items into it.  With nothing more to do, pulls the strap up over her shoulder and leaves her quarters::

CTO Sea says:
::get a huge hug from the kids and the Big Woofer jumps up and get her chin with a warm tongue:: River: ew......dog germs!

CTO Sea says:
::departs her quarters and heads to the nearest lift::

CTO Sea says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Transporter room 3, please.

Host Loren says:
<Trans_Op>  ::in transporter room 3, confirming transport coordinates with the station::

CTO Sea says:
::leans against the walls of the TL::

CTO Sea says:
::thinking this will be the last quiet time for a bit, might as well enjoy it::

FCO Arca says:
::exit lift and enters Transporter room 3

MO Lea says:
::Enters the turbolift:: Turbolift: Transporter room three.  ::Double checks the medkit plus she packed in her bag::

CTO Sea says:
::hums a tune on the ride down::

CTO Sea says:
::feels the turbolift slow and stands straight near the exit::

FCO Arca says:
::watch crewman being beam down::

CTO Sea says:
::exits the Turbolift and heads left down the corridor towards TR3::

MO Lea says:
::As the turbolift halts, steps out and proceeds to walk down the corridor toward the transporter room::

MO Lea says:
::Spots the CTO as she nears the door:: CTO: Wow, fast hour.

CTO Sea says:
::Enter TR3 and nods to the FCO and grins at the MO:: MO: time flies when you're having fun, eh?

CTO Sea says:
::waits their turn::

FCO Arca says:
::turns and nods:: I guess so :: steps on to the pad::

CTO Sea says:
::follows the FCO and takes her place on the transporter pad::

Host Loren says:
<Trans_Op>  ::nods to CTO::  CTO:  Commander, we are ready for your part.  ::motions to the trans pad.:: 

CTO Sea says:
::looks at the MO:: MO: ready?

MO Lea says:
::Carefully steps onto the transporter pad, bag held securely:: CTO: Yes sir.

FCO Arca says:
::looks at the MO::

CTO Sea says:
Trans_Op: energize.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The trans_op energizes and the three on the pad dematerialize

Host Loren says:
NOTICE:  NEW LOCATION  BENNING STATION  (NO @)

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  CTO, FCO and MO materialize on padd on Benning Station

CTO Sea says:
::finds herself in a new location and steps down off the padd::

MO Lea says:
::Blinks a few times as they reappear, and quickly gets her bearings in the new environment::

MO Lea says:
::Follows Sea off the pad::

FCO Arca says:
::Looks around at his new surroundings::

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  ::steps up::  CTO:  Commander?

FCO Arca says:
::steps off the padd::

CTO Sea says:
Grange: Yes, I am Commander Sea.

FCO Arca says:
::whisper:: MO: Are you sure you are okay?

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  ALL:  Hello, I am Corporal Willy Gange, Starfleet Marine Corp.  I will be your escort.

FCO Arca says:
::Looks at the Corporal::

CTO Sea says:
Cpl Gange: This is our FCO Arca, and our MO Lea.  We're ready, you lead ::grins::

FCO Arca says:
::nods::

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  ALL:  Now I think...  ::looks at the transporter chief, gets a nod from the chief::  ...  you are all cleared.  ::motions to the door::  If you'll follow me.

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  ::walks to the door, and out into the corridor::

CTO Sea says:
::raises an eyebrow and follows::

FCO Arca says:
::looks back at the MO then follows::

CTO Sea says:
Gange: What do you mean by cleared?

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  ALL:  Is this your first time to the Benning Facilities?

CTO Sea says:
::nods:: Gange: I believe so, Cpl.

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  CTO:  Oh sorry, just a routine scan, a hold over from the Dominion War.  Only a formality.

MO Lea says:
::Catches Arca's look, but doesn't say anything. Just follows the others down the corridor, trying to take in everything::

CTO Sea says:
Gange: Ah, I understand.

FCO Arca says:
::Notices some is not right with the MO and tries to get a sense from her::

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  CTO:  We just match your DNA on file with the bio-filter scan.  If any of you were a founder, you wouldn't believe what alarms would go off around this place.

CTO Sea says:
::nods::

CTO Sea says:
Gange: I hadn't thought the Founder's were much of a threat these days.

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange> ::leads the trio into a turbo lift::  CTO:  The rest of your crew...  Will they be joining us later?

CTO Sea says:
Gange: Yes, they should be here directly.

MO Lea says:
::Carefully steps clear of the turbolift doors, moving back against a wall::

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange> CTO:  We are always prepared for the impossible, Commander.   Founders, Cardassians, Ferengi...  

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  TL:  Level 15!

CTO Sea says:
Gange: we're transporting over here on a rotating basic, each person has a time to depart.

CTO Sea says:
Gange: It's good to be prepared.

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  ALL:  I'll be taking you to the main briefing room, Commodore Ross will meet you there and brief you on your exercise.

FCO Arca says:
::Not sensing anything from the MO decide just to let her be for now::

CTO Sea says:
::nods and she looks at the FCO and MO::

CTO Sea says:
::wonders why the MO is holding onto her bag so fiercely::

FCO Arca says:
::looks at the CTO::

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  CTO:  That works out fine, Commodore Ross is always late.  I think he like to make a big impression.

CTO Sea says:
Gange: Not to worry Cpl, the rest of the crew will be in place before the Commodore makes his appearance. ::smiles::

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  CTO:  Excellent.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The TL stops and lets the group out on Level 15.

CTO Sea says:
::exits the TL::

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  ::leads group to the briefing room,  enters the room::  ALL:  Guess you all can take any seat.  Is there anything I can get any of you?

FCO Arca says:
::waits for the MO to exit then follows::

MO Lea says:
::Steps out of the turbolift and follows into the briefing room::

CTO Sea says:
Gange: No thank you, I think we'll be okay until the rest of the crew gets here.

CTO Sea says:
Gange: Thank you for the escort, Cpl.

Host Loren says:
<Cpl_Gange>  ALL:  Very good.  I'll be around after the briefing.  If you need anything, just use the com panel.  ::smiles, then turns on his heel and exits::

FCO Arca says:
Gange: Thank you Corporal

CTO Sea says:
::moseys over to the windows and admires the DJ at station keeping.::

Host Loren says:
     {{{{{PAUSE}}}}}